No phantom draft would be complete without the rest of the Rounds – obviously – and it’s in these subsequent rounds that we, the clearly obsessed, make our ‘money’.

So without further ado;

Pick 22 – St Kilda: Reece McKENZIE, Northern Knights (197cm 106kg) monster KPF.

Plays like: Tom Hawkins

Confession time; McKenzie is by an immeasurable distance my favourite player in this year’s draft pool, and this pick will not surprise anyone who is acquainted with my views. What WILL surprise however, is this number: 2.87, which is the amount of seconds it took this man mountain to run 20 metres at the Combine, putting him in the top couple nationwide. Combined with equally impressive scores for his leap, agility and skills, McKenzie is an intriguing prospect, not least due to the fact that he has missed the last couple of years to focus on basketball. Though criticised for only performing against weaker sides, McKenzie is capable of tearing games apart and kicking bags. In full flight he is simply unstoppable, as 10 goals against the NT exhibited and his size and strength – gym-hardened, where Hawkins’ was puppy fat – will see him physically able to match more mature defenders early.

Why: The Saints haven’t had a powerful key forward since Gehrig retired, something they tried to remedy with the honest but unsuccessful Beau Maister. Though raw in the finer facets of elite football, McKenzie gives the Saints a presence that White and Lee both lack, and Stanley didn’t have. Can also pinch hit in the ruck.

Pick 23 – GWS: Oscar McDONALD, Murray Bushrangers (196cm 88kg) strong marking KPD.

Plays like: Phil Davis

Brother of Melbourne’s Tom, McDonald is a a very similar player to his brother; tall, stong, with underrated athleticism and absolutle dedication to beat his man. The key difference is that,  by foot, Oscar could hit the side of a barn without a ball the size of a heavy tank and multiple tries, in fact he is a very good user of the ball. A fantastic intercept mark, and a highly-regarded individual, McDonald won the 2014 TAC Cup Coaches Award and matched up favourably on all the big name key forward throughout the year. Can go forward himself to good effect.

Why: McDonald is taller than Lever and Marchbank and more defensively capable than Durdin, and having passed on them in the first round, and with Jaksch leaving for the Blues and Frost heading to more appropriate climates, the Giants will be keen on another KPD to develop.

Pick 24 – GWS (A/S): Jack STEELE, Belconnen Magpies (186cm 82kg) big bodied mid.

Plays like: Jordan Lewis

Overlooked in 2013 due to a knee injury suffered late in the year, the man with the pornstar name fought back hard – pardon the pun – to earn himself an All-Australian berth as a goal kicking mid and was duly snapped up by the Giants as an Academy selection. Though he won’t torch the grass with extreme pace, Steele has great agility and awareness and uses his sidestep to escape the contest after he wins the contested ball in close.

Why: North Melbourne bid a first round pick for the overaged midfielder, which should tell you how highly he is rated amongst clubs. Steele’s mature body will be handy alongside Ward in the Giants’ young midfield.

Pick 25 – North Melbourne: Ed VICKERS-WILLIS, Sandringham Dragons (190cm 82kg) classy tall utility.

Plays like: Sean Dempster

Standing at ‘only’ 190cm, Vickers-Willis nonethless managed at times to hold down a key position this season. It speaks to his versatility however that he was ultimately named on a back flank in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. Though he won’t be holding down a key position at AFL level, Vickers-Willis’ composure, neat disposal and elite decision making will allow him to play a role either as a floating defender or tall wingman and compensate for his relative lack of pace. A leader at his club and school, he exudes calm at all times and his versatility allows him to fill holes wherever they appear.

Why: You can never have enough class or composure and North can use both at times. Scott will love his willingness to step in to any breach and perform with a cool head.

Pick 26 – Western Bulldogs: Tyler KEITEL, East Perth Royals (194cm 86kg) mobile KPP.

Plays like: Jarrad Waite

A handy growth spurt created a key position player out of the former lightly-framed flanker. Exceptionally mobile as a tall and with his natural instinct as a medium sized player meaning he is prepared to roam far and wide seeking out the ball rather than demanding it come to where he is, Keitel perhaps play his best football as a high forward. He is however, a very capable defender, where his huge leap and physicality allow him to mix it one-out with the big forwards.

Why: A genuine swingman with a healthy bit of attitude, Keitel could well go higher depending on how the cards fall. The Dogs will be extremely happy to have him fall this far. More than adequately covers the loss of Liam Jones.

Pick 27 – Western Bulldogs: Tom LAMB, Dandenong Stingrays (192cm 83kg) hot-headed  athletic tall utility.

Plays like: David Mundy (more athletic)

Lamb is a frustrating young footballer. Skilled and athletically precocious, he should be being talked about much higher than he is, but clubs are likely to be put off somewhat by his lack of discipline and variable attitude. His incredible athletic gifts were on display at the Combine, where the sometime-tall forward came second only to former 1500 rep Hiscox in the 3km with a mighty 9mins 45 and ran an impressive 15.1 in the beep test. A thumping kick, Lamb will likely transition to a tall wingman or 3rd tall at senior level, where he will cause some genuine match-up issues with his athleticism on defenders, and his height on midfielders.

Why: Along with Bontempelli and Macrae, Lamb will the heavily inside-weighted Dogs midfield a point of difference and up forward, will create serious headaches as a mid-sized option alongside Stringer and Crameri.

Pick 28 – Carlton: Brayden MAYNARD, Sandringham Dragons (186cm 88kg) strong-bodied medium mid/utility.

Plays like: Paul Chapman

A physical footballer with a lovely set of hands, Maynard belongs in the same boat as Petracca and De Goey in terms of his danger as a forward option and ability to run through the middle, but his lower endurance base may see him slide. Though he will probably play predominantly forward early on, he is an aggressive style and strong body will ensure he sees significant time on the ball as his tank and the contested side of his game improves. Arguably Sandringham’s best player during the finals.

Why: A potential late first rounder, Malthouse – once he stops chewing the scenery – will love his marking strength and ability in front of goal and one can never have too many avenues to goal.

Pick 29 – GCS: Connor BLAKELY, Swan Districts (187cm 81kg) athletic tall inside mid.

Plays like: Blake Acres (less silky)

A courageous and physically capable midfielder, Blakely was the lynchpin of the WA midfield at the Championships. Although his game is more geared to take advantage of his inside talents, he has shown at WAFL level, that he is accomplished on the outside and can play as a taller utility. He cracks in hard and wins the clearances, but is much more cultured than he is a simple brute type. Needs to work on his composure on the outside, but there is a lot to like.

Why: The Suns midfield relies far too much on Gablett Jnr to do the heavy lifting, and with development, Blakely’s selection would go some way to rectifying that.

Pick 30 – Collingwood: Jackson NELSON, Geelong Falcons (187cm 80kg) hard-at-it def/mid.

Plays like: Jack Grimes

Nelson knows only one way, and that is straight ahead as far, fast and aggressively as possible. Surprisingly polished for a contested, no-frills type, Nelson is inspirational in the way he quietly goes about his business as a tackling, harrassing, pressuring type with no regard for his safety or whether he is fighting out of his weight class. Nelson averaged slightly over 6 tackles per game over the course of the TAC Cup season.

Why: The Pies lack a hard edge in the back half since the retirement of opposition-maligned former captain Nick Maxwell and Nelson would go a long way to rectifying that. Internally respected and hard working, Buckley will love his hard-nosed approach.

Pick 31 – West Coast: Clem SMITH, Perth Demons (177cm 78kg) explosive and aggressive small mid.

Plays like: Scott Thompson (smaller)

Smith wants to hurt you, he almost NEEDS to hurt you. His ferocity at the man, and the ball (in that order) is already near-legendary and constant comparisons to Byron Pickett are absolutely on the money. That being said – like Pickett – he certainly can play football, and is useful all over the field. Talked about as a potential first round selection before a relatively poor season and Championships, his average footskills have been drawn starkly into focus, but composure rather than lack of ability is his downfall in that area, and at his best he is a match winner, as shown in WA’s final Carnival game where he moved forward late against Vic Country, his aggressive play bringing others into the game and unsettling defenders and he ultimately kicked the sealer.

Why: Although West Coast fans will tell you they need to add height and footskills to their midfield, Smith’s versatility and aggressive edge will get him the nod. If it all clicks, the Eagles will have made a steal here.

Pick 32 – Hawthorn: Alex NEAL-BULLEN, Glenelg (182cm 77kg) hard working inside/outside mid.

Plays like: Lenny Hayes

To be likened to the great man is to soar on the wings of angels and rub shoulders with the footballing Gods. Criminally denied an All-Australian spot after the Championships, Neal-Bullen had a great Carnival as full-time midfielder, having had to spread his time between a number of positions for Glenelg. A coach-pleaser in every way, Neal-Bullen is strong on the contested ball, but deceptively capable on the outside, with good speed and a magnificent work ethic. He has also proved to be above average athletically, coming top 3 in the 3km time trial with a time of 9mins 54 and recording a very respectable 15.2 beep test at the Combine.

Why: With Sewell retiring, Lewis and Hodge getting older and Hallahan leaving for sunnier pastures, the Hawks could use some new blood on the inside.

Pick 33 – Richmond: Peter BAMPTON, Norwood (182cm 83kg) strong inside mid.

Plays like: Brad Sewell

A contested football paragon, what he lacks in pure athleticism he more than makes up for in football smarts and inside ability. He is not at all an outside footballer, and is somewhat of a one dimensional footballer, but it is one hell of a dimension. He has played significant senior football in the WAFL and is physically ready to go, with smooth hands and an incredible dedication to the task on the inside.

Why: Selecting Bampton allows the Tigers to release Cotchin to a more dual role and covers for the retirement of journeyman Matt Thomas. Adds a hard edge and single-minded contested beast to the midfield.

Pick 34 – Fremantle: Damien CAVKA, Calder Cannons (184cm 79kg) hard-running outside mid.

Plays like: Leigh Montagna (lesser kick)

An outside runner with a touch of genuine class, Cavka amasses outstanding possession numbers and provides a goal threat as a link-up player through hard running, though his kicking can be hit and miss. What fans will love about him is his appetite for the contest; despite his heavily outside game, Cavka is a renowned and ferocious tackler and two-way runner and may well start his career as a tagger through the midfield. He is also a big game player; Cavka averaged a fantastic four goals and 28 disposals per game for Calder during the finals series.

Why: Cavka’s mighty endurance and willingness to work hard and get involved are something Ross Lyon will love. If his field kicking improves he will be a very dangerous midfielder at senior level.

Pick 35 – Adelaide: Daniel HOWE, Murray Bushrangers (191cm 84kg) overage medium/tall defender.

Plays like: Jeremy Howe

A high-leaping utility, Howe was unluckily overlooked as a medium forward target at last year’s draft. Rather than throwing in the towel, he went away and reinvented himself as a rebounding defender cum tall midfielder. Very strong and confident overhead, he backs himself to mark the ball at all times, rather than punch, which when appropriate makes him an attacking threat from half back. Howe projects as a value selection as a third tall defender who can push higher when required as he is very comfortable with the ball in hand.

Why: Having taken Marchbank earlier to address their KPD stocks the Crows will be happy to take Howe as a tall option who can play all over the ground and provide flexibility.

Pick 36 – North Melbourne: Dillon VIOJO-RAINBOW, Western Jets (185cm 80kg) long-kicking medium defender.

Plays like: Matt Suckling

Famous for his fairly unique surname, Viojo-Rainbow is much more notable for his lazer-like left boot. Though he may be used primarily off half back throughout his career, Viojo-Rainbow has quite a surprising turn of speed and an already strong body, which may see him spend some time as a outside midfielder of sorts. His marking ability is also oddly strong for medium-sized player, which allows him to play taller than he is, and then run off the taller players and involve himself further up the ground.

Why: The Roos will love his thunderous boot and class. Eventually Viojo-Rainbow may prove a handy succession plan for life after Dal.

Pick 37 – Sydney Swans: Dougal HOWARD, Murray Bushrangers (196cm 88kg) athletic project KPP.

Plays like: Lachie Henderson

Howard is a (former) GWS Academy member and NSW rep from the Murray Bushrangers. Whilst very raw, he is equally adept at both ends, though he probably played his best footy during the year at centre half back where his height, superb leap and great marking ability gives him an advantage over most forwards. Despite his form in the back half he showed in the GF curtain raiser that he is a dangerous forward when he spends time down there. Runs a 2.92 20mtr sprint.

Why: In defence, the Swans have manfully battled with Ted Richards (32) and an undersized Heath Grundy (29) in the key spots; NSW full back Abe Davis will come with the Swans last pick, but at a developed 193cm he projects as more of a third tall – either forward or back – and although 196cm Xavier Richards will be upgraded, the KPP stocks, particularly down back, are oddly thin.

Pick 38 – Sydney Swans (A/S): Jack HISCOX, Sydney Uni (184cm 74kg) running machine outside mid.

Plays like: Isaac Smith

A former underage National champion over 800 metres, Hiscox is a supreme athlete. At the Combine he destroyed the field on the way on the way to setting a new Combine record in the 3km and topped the beep test alongside pocket dynamo Caleb Daniel with a mighty 16.1, which was surprisingly short of the preseason mark of 16.8 he set early in the year. A development project as a footballer, he is nonetheless quite capable skill-wise and backs his incredible athleticism to beat his man.

Why: The Swans have time and depth on their side and can nurse Hiscox through his maturation as a footballer. If he develops as they hope the Swans will gain an absolutely athletically-elite midfielder.

Pick 39 – Western Bulldogs: Jordan CUNICO, Gippsland Power (184cm 72kg) hard-edged outside running mid.

Plays like: Brett Stanton

Dubbed ‘the running man’ but the folks at TAC Cup Radio, the Gippsland product will run and run his opponent into the ground before unloading to a forward target with his long and accurate footskills. He is a tenacious tackler and above average mark for his size, but still needs to add mass to his very light frame.

Why: Will take some time to gain the necessary body to withstand the rigours of AFL football, but when he does he will add significant outside pace, run and class to the Dogs’ wealth of inside beasts.

Pick 40 – Melbourne: Dean GORE, Sturt (183cm 86kg) mature big-bodied inside mid.

Plays like: Luke Dunstan

Gore had a very strong Carnival as the heavy lifter of the SA midfield, excelling at the inside game. Possessed of a mature body already, he has spent the season playing Senior footy for Sturt, predominantly as the inside mid he is, but pleasingly also on half back and at half forward where he got to show off his improving outside game. Though he will probably never be a super athletic player, he still impressed at the Combine with a beep test over 14, a sub 3 second 20m sprint and posted elite numbers in the kicking tests.

Why: Like the Saints’ Dunstan, Gore has the body to play straight away and would be perfectly set to assist Nathan Jones on ball for the Dees. With his work ethic and no frills approach he is a player Roos will love.